From the archives: Mariah Carey reveals "All I Want for Christmas Is You" hit in 1994

[@SheffOnK2]

Who knew damn near 30 yrs later it would be widely considered the greatest christmas song of all time

[@jay4you853]

Its a great Xmas song, but maybe not all of times...you're slightly exaggerating 😅

[@parisgreen6737]

@@jay4you853no they are not

[@twinkiissb]

​@@jay4you853there's a lot of christmas songs, sure. However I'm sure this one gets played a ton on the radio, lol. To the point where some can't stand it but it's hilarious. 😂 Still a lovable tune.

[@MrBjorn6]

​@@twinkiissbher fans are just so OTT. She's the greatest voice of all time, greatest writer of all time, has the greatest songs of all time!!!

[@ruxandy]

To me, the greatest will always be "The Christmas Song" by Nat King Cole.

[@WestCoastCultured]

The uncomfortable look from Mariah when the interviewer says, “you’ve found love” 😂😂😂

[@fastlane1776]

I hoped I wasn't the only person that caught that! We should have known back then should couldn't stand that man! 😭😭😂😂

[@coreyo.conner7897]

That part and when the interviewer says "will you adopt me" and she immediately replies No, but...😂

[@tamoneb]

Definitely caught that.

[@hotlunch4415]

And way she totally ignored his bike story lmao 😭

[@prismatism]

I had to cackle cause of what we know in hindsight

[@maddiejung974]

It's insane this song didn't take off until like the mid 2000's, how could people hear it back then and it not go number 1 until decades later?

[@mariahcareylambilyy]

Actually the holiday songs couldn't chart on the Billboard Hot 100 charts when the song was released back in 1994 untill 1999. So the first time the song charted was in 2000 at a mid position

[@ilovetati91]

@@mariahcareylambilyy and recurrent wasnt allowed at the time so it couldnt chart again until the 2010s when the rule was changed

[@jinx1846]

People are always late when it comes to realizing Mariah's music. Honestly, I think she's very underrated. I can name 20 of her songs that would do well today if only the public would open their ears and give her a chance. Just look at the attention her song "It's a Wrap" got. She released that over 10 years ago.

[@jeonjungkookie1209]

The song has always been really popular but the thing is in 1994 the song wasn't eligible to chart because it wasn't released as a commericial single. No christmas sing was really charting noticed how these christmas songs only touched the chart when Mariah's hit the the chart and since 1956 no christmas song topped the Billboard Chart which speaks how powerful the song was and still is.

[@loudeillunzaga4476]

Streaming is proving the easy to get #1 cause everyone are free to stream. Unlike before you need to spend time just to buy a record

[@anjelocarey]

Her speaking voice is ASMR heaven

[@Rasfa]

totally. so is her singing voice lol. julie andrews has the same effect with me.

[@SaraShakur94]

I swear

[@RihannaChristina]

oh yes stun-ning!

[@nadiaco5]

Saaaaaame. I love her speaking voice

[@MariaSilvaHelena]

"It was"!

[@carlovincent]

Mariah has been pretty consistent about being the biggest Christmas fanatic from the beginning of Merry Christmas.

[@alonzoclarkston5638]

Exactly my point and she was in her prime back then and was still eager to make Christmas songs

[@iLolz19]

Mariah's response when the interviewer said, "You found love." *just smiles* Yikes.

[@bakohstudio8954]

lol why ?

[@mostcreative3680]

@@bakohstudio8954her first husband was emotionally abusive and manipulative. She was basically a prisoner in her own home and couldn’t make decisions for herself.

[@ThePsychoAsian]

omg i caught that too ! 😩

[@EmbodimentofAMiracle1998]

I caught that to, especially after reading The Meaning of Mariah Carey. Now i see the pain in her eyes and i can understand it..

[@nadiner889]

Came to the comments to see who else caught that! Ahaha

[@sampagan8809]

Loved this era. Her voice and look were my fav.

[@skeleton5459]

agreed. i was a kid around this time i loved her aesthetic for 1994 era. for picture day i dressed up as her. did my hair exactly like how she did it in this era as well. i copied her whole 1994 era look and aesthetic for picture day!! i still have the picture. haha. i was 10 yrs old at the time.

[@medranochav]

blows my mind that she gets labeled a diva... when she's actually a humble queen. furthermore she's actually a lyrical and musical genius so she deserves all her flowers

[@RihannaChristina]

She became more of a diva around 2003 I believe

[@88ひびき]

this wasn't an era where she was labeled a diva

[@mikeshark8869]

She always had a diva side. It was a little more subdued back in the time when she was married but of course here and there, there are clips like "Someone's singing the wrong note" and others from her rehearsals, or a couple of times when she shaded Madonna, defending herself of course. Really, it's just that people don't understand her sense of humor. She literally just does all the over the top stuff for fun and for her fans to enjoy.

[@Mondomonk]

@@RihannaChristina if only things could always stay sweet and happy you know?

[@jpalmz]

They don't make 'em like this anymore kids. She's as real as they come.

[@maromunoz]

If you are not the daughter of a rich person or someone who tries to be seen by the drama you make, and you become THAT famous and successful like Mariah Carey, means that you are extremely talented. Some must say that it is because she married the president of Sony, but it didn't happen at her start and she continued being successful not only without him, even if he tried to sabotage her.

[@pekoopekoo123]

Yes, talented but lucky too!

[@Mariahmariahmariah3]

Hella lucky it's like every star aligned for her

[@deegonzalez9229]

You 💯 right She is who she is cause she gat talented, she got the VOICE 😊

[@GarageStudio7]

Also mostly because she played Hollyweird's game. One could have all the talent in the world, if you don't play their game, they will make sure you do not thrive in that industry. Even with the very few moments of her fighting back look at how they constantly snubbed her at award shows eg. Grammys

[@Ohwell04]

@@GarageStudio7true Hollywood is also business

[@quivari25]

When he mentioned she founded "love" that smile told it all!!😂😂 the shade.. 🤣🤣

[@jenpot25]

From having nothing to being famous/rich, Mariah Carey is very humble inspite...Guinness should put a title for her for having the #1' Christmas song every year since 2019.

[@thepandorica1660]

I'm guessing that's just in America? It's not been the case here, though she's definitely been at number 1 a few times during the month.

[@Eddy6159]

The song has the worldwide record for the most Spotify listens in one day

[@lourencovieira313]

​@@Eddy6159and it has surpassed itself 3 times already

[@rockerfeller2014]

​@@thepandorica1660Mariah is extremely popular outside of America, Japan and the Philippines are the biggest fanbases

[@EnronnSierra]

She’s a legend. Can’t believe this is 30 years ago. She is gonna go all out for 2024.

[@MONEYAINTATHANG100]

Go All OUT???

[@TheElusiveButterfly]

she gonna have us working hard

[@TammyGrabel]

I was a 16 yr old teenager working at mall, and “All I want for Christmas” would come on… I remember loving it so much, it was an instant classic in my mind.

[@deucefly1062]

Anyone noticed when he said "you found love" Mariah gave this smile that pretty much said "don't you know this is a sham marriage?" Her book was very detailed about that "marriage".

[@narmerjimz689]

This is beautiful! I love Mariah

[@mikechurchill578]

29 years later it’s still #1 ❤❤❤

[@amiehampton7070]

YESS And she will be #1 after Brenda Lee's done on top.

[@cjny84]

Actually a sweet and thoughtful, respectful interview in the 90s!

[@USAMex00]

The Queen of Christmas

[@elliejamesss]

you can really tell how smart she is, based from her answers, very informative interview!

[@joseph9531]

Articulate and down to earth.

[@13579hee]

So much of what she says about her life throughout interviews has stay consistent. She's always talking about her love of Christmas She's always talked about growing up poor and not really having much money She's always talked about not wanting to write songs from two personal of an angle, this way fans could relate to more universal lyrics

[@theslaytoendyourfaves]

i love the ppl in this comment section 🥺🥺 it feels good to see mariah get respect ♥️

[@TMCremixes]

The pause and the facial expression after the interviewer says "Love... you've found it!" speaks volumes.

[@honestperson3042]

She is so so so beautiful

[@thethespian5757]

Look at her facial expression when he said, “And you found love.” 2:45

[@pekoopekoo123]

I spotted that too, it's pretty uncomfortable to see that..

[@bakohstudio8954]

We all know why they married. She was a trophy wife and he was... well you know...

[@quantumhealthandnutrition]

I was about to comment on this too. Haha. That was not love that she was experiencing.

[@biggityboggityboo8775]

Yeah 😭

[@iantuition]

​@@bakohstudio8954her married at the time record label CEO

[@xXxXkuramaxXx]

Mariah’s speaking voice 🌹😘❤️

[@joseph9531]

With a slight Long Island twang 😂

[@Dj__ay03]

It’s so sweet to see this moment come full circle for her. Now all I want for Christmas is probably the biggest Christmas song of all time

[@taddyd1]

No. Bing's White Christmas is the biggest single of all time and not just in the holiday category.

[@jaypaidincash]

​@taddyd1 nope not anymore. All I want definitely overtook that crown

[@taddyd1]

@@jaypaidincash you are 100 % incorrect my friend. Just Google biggest selling single of all time. Your apology is accepted in advance. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_best-selling_singles#:~:text=According%20to%20Guinness%20World%20Records,of%20over%2050%20million%20copies.

[@TheElusiveButterfly]

@@jaypaidincash clock it!!!

[@jeonjungkookie1209]

@@taddyd1It did sold more PHYSICAL COPIES but AIWFCIY is a chart monster, streaming giant, sales continue to grow millions per year etc.

[@butterflyera]

She is a very educated speaker

[@mauriciogomes311]

I love her speaking voice

[@dumpaccnitaylor6578]

MARIAH IS SO PRETTY!!

[@marcomarquesmaia]

Amazing unexpected interview and gift! Thank you.

[@Rasfa]

"Me giving my little contribution to the world of Christmas songs" lol

[@popmans9999]

That will make me a Christmas icon.

[@scj3188]

Yeah, now it has a cult following but back then it was just that, a cute little Christmas song

[@DavidRexGlenn]

It's only November 1st and CBS is already breaking out the Christmas music. Gotta feeling I'll be hearing it again today at the supermarket

[@Bootrosgali]

Its a bit alarming to see a national broadcaster do it. They have a big loudspeaker with power to set the tone of a culture and plotting Christmas into Nov 1st calendar box is a total bunch of bull****

[@emildepadua7817]

Thanks to CBS. Mariah will soon get her record back for the longest number one in the Billboard Hot 100.

[@alvyandana]

IT'S TIIIIIIMMMMEEEEEE!!!!!!!!

[@louis5855]

November 1st kicks off Mariah Season I thought every Lamb knew this :-)

[@brandonhealy7158]

Yay I love Christmas it begins in November here wooo

[@AuburnPrepper]

She was so youthful fun zesty happy and flirtacious...full of life and joy...this video was really well done with Mariah Carey wearing a Santa suit and petting real life Reindeer.... the little dog running in the snow was really cute. And Mariah talking to her boyfriend the Romantic Love of a young fall in Love

[@TheMediaSource]

Little did Mariah know the song would be considered as one of the greatest Christmas songs of all time.

[@bryanstarke2931]

She was just an absolute goddess during the 90s ...

[@KRUNWAY1]

When he said “You find it” and her face 😳 she gave the same face after the “IDKH” moment.

[@adamjones8241]

The "Be Free, Fly" she says to Ginger is a chilling foreshadow for Butterfly just a few years after this. Who could have ever known this song would become such a classic!

[@jm7174]

Mariah was my idol growing up. She’s 10 years older than me and I remember the day I bought this Christmas cd - I was 15 years old and I went straight home and listened to it from beginning to end. I always loved All I Want for Christmas and she deserves every accolade for it. It’s overplayed now which is a little sad for me because I can’t listen to it as much without getting sick of it. But Mariah is going to go down in history for writing a classic so it’s worth it.

[@jeonjungkookie1209]

So you're 44 now. Wow

[@dominiquebell6951]

Wow she looks so stunning

[@davidw4781]

It just amazes me, it took a quarter of a century for the song, "All I Want For Christmas Is You" to reach number one, it should have been number one the year it came out.

[@jazminrivera4189]

This song was everything growing up! Like we knew Christmas was coming when it came on! Growing up in the 90s in NYC Z100 eventually would play this as the "Christmas started" song!! Mariah's amazing!!

[@peterbryanaguila9705]

It's not a little contribution Mariah, it's a HUGE❤️

[@MrDLOC11]

A superb, casual, warm & intellegent conversation with the young legend ❤🎉

[@CoalaCalavera]

Interviewer: “You’re out here competing with big Christmas songs” Mariah: “What competition?

[@carlovincent]

Thank you Mariah!

[@carlosmenac]

More Mariah from the vault pleaseee!!!

[@pinkstar9430]

It’s so beautiful how she gets to enjoy the holidays the way she’s always dreamt of them. This song gets me into the holiday spirit every year!

[@Lissa102]

After reading her book that question about marriage,hits harder but yeah, that song is a huge hit 30 years later I still hear it every year❤

[@tysonhardy4561]

She is an incredible woman

[@imeraankeshav9527]

A moment in History ❤

[@mostcreative3680]

The painful smile when he said she found love. 😢

[@talkswithannie4429]

Her face when he said “ you found love “ 😂😂😂

[@simdemol1]

THIS AGED WELL

[@TOYogiGrl]

My 4 year old started playing this song on November 1st this year. My kids love it. This and Last Christmas - straight holiday bangers!

[@GratitudeGriot]

classic carey 🥰 love the imagery of her buying her mom a house with jammies and veggies included💚

[@joseph9531]

She's very thoughtful and appreciative.

[@SaraShakur94]

Love her so much. International treasure

[@sapphirelatina]

Thank u for the quality!!!!

[@FermiBubbleGummyBear]

"Would you adopt me?" "No. But anway..." 😅

[@heatheralcantar2545]

😂😂😂😂

[@WilliamsPinch]

Slid that no in there lol

[@skeleton5459]

He asked the 1 question everyone is thinking. if i ever meet mariah.i am going to ask her the same question! hahaa. lol can't blame the guy

[@tonnymitch4016]

She wasn’t saying no as in “no I won’t adopt you.” She was basically saying it as in a “no look but this is what I’m trying to say.” Because she was laughing and trying to get back to the subject

[@chinesegr79]

the rest is history!

[@sarahhouk]

Probably the best Christmas album ever! ❤️

[@fytghggyungf7601]

I love how strong her Long Island accent was back in these days ❤

[@joseph9531]

This is a slight Long Island twang 😂, listen to her when she goes full blast with Rosie O'Donnell 😂

[@VVSociety]

Man. She is excellent.

[@JaynnC]

Legend

[@meltaway520]

She once said that she did not want this song to become a commercial hit single because it was a purely holy Christmas song. Who knows that many years later she changed her mind and finally wanted to achieve great commercial success.

[@slate49]

I bought the first pressing of the cd when it was released lol. I couldn’t tell you where it is today tho..lost in time, I’m sure. It’s amazing MC’s Christmas album has been a staple in homes for the season now. I knew it was a special Christmas song back in the day..and apparently I wasn’t the only one. It’s wild to think ‘All I Want For Christmas ..’ is the theme of the holiday season. At least the beginning of the Christmas season. It’s not officially a-go for holiday shopping if the song isn’t playing somewhere yet. The lady has a touch for music-it’s amazing!

[@comic_life_86]

Brilliant Woman ❤

[@jmele300]

“Fun and festive.”

[@3l3llala13]

AIWFC and Last Christmas are two of the best X-Mas songs ever.

[@iamlove9114]

Wow she looks about the same to in features !! Crazy how back this was

[@tonnymitch4016]

“Go be free.” Is what she really wanted to feel for herself

[@DrRichardMarques]

Amazing!!⭐️

[@earlydaydreamer9720]

The hair 😍😍😍

[@odirleisantos4229]

Mariah The best

[@BoyBiritCocolex]

Genius

[@jasminrosado6001]

Love her

[@jujugarcianyc]

"My mom always made the holidays a great time..." *She's probably imagining her mom ruining most of her holidays like her 2020 memoir reveals* 😂

[@harty02_02]

I think her mom started ruining xmas when she got really famous

[@MONEYAINTATHANG100]

​@@harty02_02😮

[@HallOfMimi]

BUY TICKETS AT HER CHRISTMAS SHOWS YALL

[@peachyclean93]

Boy it was a hit the moment it came out Love it love it❤❤

[@boni_traxton9436]

Actually it took a while, like after 99 and then in 2017 it was hugely popular since social media and streaming

[@lashawnbaptiste7099]

my favorite singer she is very cool

[@gabbe5130]

omg im obsessed

[@Peyton-v5f]

Wow the Chanel / Celine sweater here 🔥🔥

[@OjukwuP]

Queen of Christmas!!

[@EllieEllieOxenFree28]

Her Long Island accent is so strong here

[@joseph9531]

Na, you've got to listen to her and Rosie go full throttle 😂

[@HI-mz9st]

Her face when he said “you found it” 😂😂

[@musculargeneralblue2860]

Queen a true queen

[@bestmusicplaylists5294]

Perfect song

[@Soso-cy3km]

"It is just me giving MY LITTLE contribution to Christmas songs" 😂

[@bobbypyn6512]

She invented Christmas

[@Christ1an.11]

#Queenriah 🎅🏻☃️🎄

[@MrS98VAC]

90's Mariah....XD!!

[@Cierra_yo]

Ahh beautiful 😍😍

[@ms.LauraRodriguez]

MARIAH!!!!!! YOU CAN'T SPELL "CHRISTMAS" WITHOUT MC!!!!

[@jus10lewissr]

If only she knew!!

[@carlovincent]

In my country, Christmas starts on September 1st.

[@jonashasauniqueside]

🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@Texaslawhorn]

the "ber" months

[@julianbluefeather8491]

I’m curious, what did people think if the song in its time? Somewhere on here said it didn’t start charting until the mid 2000s. Was it like a hidden gem before that?

[@chrisofstars]

I think it was just ahead of its time. It was always well received, but the way it swelled in popularity in the last 2010s, early 2020s is unprecedented. As newer generations discovered it for the first time they realized its a great song no matter when it came from.

[@iAvrilFan1]

Back then it was just a cute little song by a popular pop artist who dominated airwaves with her regular music. As years went by and her song got played every season, it caught on and people noticed how fun and timeless it sounds. Then that eventually turned into nostalgia and tradition so here we are

[@tygerstripes3752]

Somehow this great song got past me until 2003, when it was brought to my attention by the movie Love Actually. I don't know how I missed it, except I didn't watch much tv for a decade or two, and then when I did own one, I never had cable. I don't recall the song making much radio play back then, either. It's a terrific song!

[@krystalkindred669]

Jesus Christ... the pressure is alot here... she does it well...😊

[@IvyDare1997]

It’s tiiiiiiiime

[@andersonkoberstein8645]

This was the time when Mariah was most beautiful, although unhappy.

[@AngelHoll-pr8fz]

Why was she unhappy? During this time she wasvin the business for about 2 year's right?

[@takayahara_art09]

​@@AngelHoll-pr8fz she was not happy during that time because her husband had been stricted to her

[@Gert-c2b]

‘Now before I…’ ‘Okay’

[@profscarlett]

Wow, almost 30 years